Tomorrow night 2.7.11 will see Sense of Sound Singers perform for the final night celebrations for the closure of the Everyman theatre and Bistro. This free event will see the choir perform alongside many other amazing artists and will take the form of a 30 minute set of their finest a cappella offerings. Under the musical direction of Perri Alleyne-Hughes the vocal ensemble will perform in the 3rd room of the bistro at 8pm.
The Everyman bistro is on Hope Street in Liverpool city centre between the 2 cathedrals. Be there, or be saddened to have missed the opportunity to be part of an historic event in Liverpool’s creative and historic calendar.
On Saturday 11th June, Sense of Sound led a singing workshop for the Royal Opera House Youth Company, working with 40 talented young singers between the ages of 9 and 12. Joining Artistic Director Juliet Russell and Flexie Muiso were 3 peer mentors from UltraViolet, Sense of Sound’s youth choir. Jazz De Sousa, Lucas Pablo Gomes and Tommy Monkhouse are training to become young singing leaders. It was a fantastic day, incorporating a cappella singing, beatboxing, rap and dance
Sense of Sound Singers will be performing alongside the fabulous Rich Hall at this year’s Channel 4 Comedy Gala. You can watch the show tonight: Friday 10th June at 9pm on Channel 4
All proceeds from this spectacular event will go towards building a new brain and spine operating theatre at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital
FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) held a week of activities in celebration of their Arts and Health week. Sense of Sound’s contribtion has been twofold. On Thursday 2nd June we hosted a hugely successful round table table discussion around the following topic. “Singing: Feel good factor or faff?” The 2 hour session saw a powerful consortioum of representatives for the medical, educational and creative sectors discussing ways of embedding singing into the strcuture of society in a way that benefits communities as effectively as possible. This invaluable afternoon helped inform the development of a singing strategy which we started last year as part of the year of Health and Wellbeing. This was the first in a series of round table discussions which we will be hosting throughout the year. You can see the debate which was web cast here: http://www.tenantspin.org/tv/
On Sunday 5th June there will be a practical workshop where Sense of Sound teach the anthem for the decade of Health and Wellbeing. This three hour singing masterclass, led by Jennifer John will cover: Vocal warm ups, vocal technique and singing in harmony. Please note: No one will be asked to sing on their own (unless they really want to). This masterclass is about singing and having fun! No experience necessary just a willingness to get involved. Jennifer John is one of the founder Artistic Directors of Sense of Sound. She has an exceptional international career as a singer, songwriter and vocal lecturer. In addition, she is currently the manager of the highly acclaimed Sense of Sound Singers, the vocal ensemble that has collaborated with artists as varied as the legendary Brian Eno, pop imepressario Damon Albarn and Queen of quirky composition, Imogen Heap.) The event at FACT is free and runs from 1pm-3pm. FACT is on Wood Street in Liverpool city centre.
The Feeling will be performing an exclusive show for Radio 2 at The Mermaid in London, featuring classic hits and songs from their new album ‘Together We Were Made’. Sense of Sound Singers, Natalie Christian- John and Zara MacFarlane will be doing the band’s backing vocals. The live show will take place at The Mermaid Theatre in London and will be hosted by Jo Whiley. The live show will be broadcast at 8pm. Tune In! – 88-91FM or http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/
Sense of Sound is proud to be part of this year’s Channel 4 Comedy Gala filmed live at the O2 Arena on Tuesday 24th May. Featuring some of the biggest names in UK comedy, this spectacular event is in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Twelve of Sense of Sound Singers will be performing with Rich Hall. The Gala will be filmed live at the O2 for future broadcast on Channel 4.
8.00pm – 13th May
Sense of Sound Singers will be taking part in this year’s Night Light event in the splendour of the neo-gothic Anglican cathedral in Liverpool.
The evening will be special as it will be their debut performance of Musical Director, Perri Alleyne-Hughes’ new a cappella arrangement of a yet to be disclosed piece. It will be filmed by film maker Tristan Brady-Jacobs and then be uploaded to YouTube.We are inviting members of the public to come and join us at this free event and to bring along their mobile phones and video cameras and collaborate with us to capture footage that can then be shared for possible inclusion in the new video.
This will be a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of contemporary a cappella singing in a truly divine space.
Free, Family Friendly
Anglican Cathedral
St James Mount, L1 7AZ
Performing an acoustic version of her new single “Lazy” and other songs from her forthcoming album, Juliet Russell will be featured live on Jnet Radio this Sunday 3rd of April between 12 and 3pm. Juliet will also be discussing her favourite books, films and musical influences. Tune into www.jnetradio.com and click on the Listen Live icon. Katy Anderson will be the DJ.
Sense of Sound Singers is to take part in this year’s Light Night event on May 13th.
It will see the debut performance of an amazing new vocal arrangement of an undisclosed piece created by the incredibly talented musical director, Perri Alleyne-Hughes. In partnership with film maker and digital whizz, Tristan Brady-Jacobs the choir is inviting members of the public to bring their mobile phones and video cameras in order to help create the video which will then me uploaded onto YouTube.
This will also be a rare opportunity to see the amazing vocal ensemble performing beautiful contemporary a cappella singing in a truly divine space. The gothic splendour of Liverpool’s Anglican cathedral is simply stunning. The event is free and open to everybody. The show starts promptly at 8pm
Sense of Sound Artistic Director, Juliet Russell, releases “Lazy” – her first solo single and video on Monday 28th March 2011.
Tickets are available for the launch party:
Date: Sunday 27th March 2011
Venue: The Roxy Bar & Screen, 132 Borough HighStreet, SE1 1LB
Time: 3-6pm
On stage: Performance and screening at 4pm
Tickets: Available from www.julietrussell.com or 020 7229 6633
Price: £5 in advance / £6 on the door
Directions: www.roxybarandscreen.com
“Lazy” is available to download from Monday 28th March 2011 from www.julietrussell.com and iTunes.
The video was a collaboration with Israeli film-maker Ayala Sharot and is a fantasy antidote to a busy life. A woman decides that her life can do without her for one day.
Her bed transports her to a magical river, surrounded by singing flowers, birds, butterflies and jumping fish. An old style cut out animation turning into a psychedelic fantasy.
“The first track ‘Lazy’ managed to stop the whole room talking, and with a cello uniquelyused as a percussion instrument at times, she really didn’t need much help in getting audience’s well deserved attention.” – Manilla
